BROK the InvestiGator is a very unique title from COWCAT Games. The gameplay mostly consists of adventure elements as the hero solves mysteries in a futuristic world populated by humanoid animals. From time to time, however, beat 'em up-style fights break out between Brok and groups of assailants. The brawling mechanics will be the focus of the game's first DLC expansion, entitled "The Bar Brawl." Did we mention that both the main game and the upcoming DLC support 4-player local co-op?
The main game features:
- Solve puzzles with your wits... or muscles!
- Make choices impacting gameplay and/or story
- Easy mode for pure "Point & Click" gameplay (fights can be skipped)
- Level up to beat enemies and bosses
- Combine clues to uncover the truth!
- In-game hints
- Two playable characters, switch at any time
- 15 to 20 hours long on first playthrough
- Multiple distinct endings to unlock
- Fully voice acted (23,000 lines)
- 4-player local co-op
If you're wondering how co-op works in an adventure game, the co-op players control alternate versions of Brok during the main game. Most interactions are limited to the first player, but co-op players can search for hidden items and use emotes. During fights, each player gets their own life bar. In the DLC, co-op players will get to control a variety of unlockable characters rather than being limited to Brok.
"The Bar Brawl" DLC will feature:
- 60 varied challenges
- 10 new characters and enemies
- Make new friends in the bar
- Boxer outfit for Brok
- Play as Brok, Graff, Ott, R.J. and more
- Exclusive music tracks, stages & hazards
- Achievements to unlock
- Play co-op with your friends, or fight them in versus multiplayer
- Survival mode
- ...and more!
The DLC has no pricing or release date yet, but it will arrive on Steam first and then consoles later.
BROK the Investigator sells for $19.99 on Xbox and Steam, and for $24.99 on PlayStation and Switch. There's a free demo on all platforms, and the Switch and Steam versions are on sale for half off through June 20.